One of your most important assets when doing manual tasks is your hands. In fact, the word manual comes from the Latin manualis, meaning ‘of the hand’. To give your hands the best chance at coming out of a day’s work unscathed, you need the appropriate hand protection.
A mechanic working on a car would have very different requirements for a disposable safety glove to someone handling dangerous chemicals. But with so many glove options out there, how do you know which is best for your industry and applications?
The Glove Company has simplified the process by creating the Glove Matchmaker. “We’ve simplified the process by putting disposable gloves into three distinct industry categories, each with its unique requirements and recommendations,” says Ben Kessey of The Glove Company
Category 1
Industrial Workshops with Solvents and Chemicals
Industries
- Automotive
- Manufacturing
- Maintenance Repair
- Operations
- Aviation Services
Common Hazards / Glove Needs
Exposure to solvents, chemical spills/use mechanical risks, durability, extended wear, wrist/forearm protection.
Recommended Gloves
- X-Guard
- TGC Black
- TGC Grey 400/600mm
Category 2
Pharmaceutical Health and Labs
Industries
- Emergency services
- Medical facilities
- Research and testing facilities
- Pharmaceutical
- Manufacturing
Common Hazards / Glove Needs
Exposure to infectious materials, interaction with chemicals, contact with pharmaceutical compounds, dexterity, touch sensitivity, registered medical device.
Recommended Gloves
-
iSense
-
Microlite Plus
-
BioGlove
Category 3
Everyday Performance
Industries
- Waste management
- Commercial/domestic cleaning
- Manufacturing
- Automotive
- Government
Common Hazards / Glove Needs
Resistance to oils and grease, mechanical risk resistance, durability, value for money, enhanced grip, chemical resistance.
Recommended Gloves
- Black Rocket
- Orange Rocket Xtra Grip
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